Australian South Asian Forum Incorporated (ASAF) presents – SAFAL Fest

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Date(s) - 04/08/2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Australian South Asian Forum Incorporated (ASAF) presents – SAFAL Fest

SAFAL FEST

SAFAL FEST

Australian South Asian Forum Incorporated (ASAF) will hold its 3rd Annual South Asian Film, Arts and Literature Festival

(SAFAL Fest) on the 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th August with City of Ryde, Commonwealth Department of Communication &

Arts, and Multicultural NSW being the Main Festival Partners.

SAFAL Fest is an annual spectacular celebrating the rich and diverse arts and culture of the South Asian Region comprising

of the nations of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Over the past 2 years the response for SAFAL has been overwhelming and it has become an event that the South Asian

community heartily looks forward to.

Here is the itinerary for the four-day festival

MOVIE SCREENINGS

The Frozen Fire, 3rd August, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Event Cinemas Macquarie, Waterloo Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113

Sri Lankan Sinhala biographical thriller film directed by Anuruddha Jayasinghe the movie tells the story of Sri Lanka’s

Stalinist icon Rohana Wijeweera’s life, his comrades and political life until his death.

Aaron, 11th August, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Event Cinemas Macquarie, Waterloo Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113

This movie tells the story of Babu, a fifteen-year-old boy from a small village in Konkan (Maharashtra) whose quest to meet

his mother with the help of his uncle reveals many dimensions of human nature, feelings, and emotions.

The Movie Screenings will be ticketed events.

SAFAL FEST

Sun., 4 August 2019, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm AEST

Brush Farm, 19 Lawson Street, Eastwood, NSW 2122

The purpose of this event is to increase public awareness of South Asian culture through Fine Arts, Literature, and

Performance Arts. This event will also provide greater exposure to individual artists and will consist of exhibits and

performances presented by a diverse mix of self-taught or trained arts professionals.

Activities include Fine Arts Exhibition, Literature Panel Discussions, Music Work Shop, Creative Writing, and Talent Hunt

Competition for Singing and Dancing.

Entry is free for Audience

GALA AWARDS NIGHT

Sat., 10 August 2019, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm AEST

Ryde Civic Centre, Central, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde, NSW 2112

It’s going to be a night to remember with live music and dance performances by artists from Sydney’s South Asian

communities, Award presentations, a DJ dance party, and a sumptuous 3 course buffet with wine. Mix and mingle with our

International Film Guests, Ministers and Councilors. It’s an event not to be missed!

The Gala Awards night is a ticketed event.

For more information visit www.safalfest.com

Kevin Pagaddinnimath, Festival Director, +61 452401956

Ash Gholkar, Festival Chairperson, +61 425 377 572

asaf.australia@gmail.com

SAFAL FEST 2019

SAFAL Fest is a brand and initiative of the non-profit

Australian South Asia Forum Inc. (ASAF)

NSW Reg. No. INC1300014 web: www.asaf.org.au

Regd. Office: 42 Bush Road, Eastwood, NSW 2122 Australia

Tel: 1300-SAFAL-1 email: asaf.australia@gmail.com

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